The class will use a Standards-based grading system. This means that each class will have a Learning Goal that will be assessed by tasks and activities. Not every class will be graded, but students will know every day how well they are meeting the goals of the class. The following table helps outline the strengths of using a Standards-based system versus the traditional system.
Rather than giving students a grade for everything they do, the students will be given grades for assessments only, allowing other assignments and activities to allow students to explore content without stress or fear of failure. This does put the responsibility of the learning on the student, which requires effort from the students at all times. The class will be scored on a 4 point system that will then be converted to a grade percentage.
This scoring system is based on how well the student is able to meet the learning goal on their own. The learning goals are always posted clearly for students to see and reviewed each day. Students will also be filling out a Student Progress Chart each time they have an assessment so that they are aware of how well they are meeting the learning goal. The following table outlines the scoring system.
The ideal score is a 3.0. This tells the student they are able to meet the learning goal on their own and able to move on to more difficult content. A 2.0 shows that students may struggle on more difficult content, and a 4.0 shows students will be able to be very successful on more
difficult content. To understand how that score relates to a percentage, the following table helps translate it:
The following assessments will be used for grading:
Performance Assessments: (45% ) Checking your overall understanding of concepts, terms, and skills related to a general topic. These assessments usually require the student to demonstrate understanding through an activity, lab, or project. Performance Assessments will occur at least once a quarter, but not more than twice.
Formal Lab Reports (30%) Technical writing and diagramming skills. Attention to detail, sequences, and methodology; observation and expression of experiences. Labs helps students explore content that is reviewed in class. Labs are weekly, as they enhance the overall learning of students.
Assessments: (25%) Current progress toward understanding of specific skills, vocabulary, or concepts without assistance. Assessments usually come in the form of worksheets, Type 2 assignments, or binder checks.
All assignments done in class are to be turned in by the end of class, unless otherwise specified by Mr. Landry. This will allow the student to be graded on not only how well they met the standard, but also how prepared they were to meet the standard for class. Any assignments missed due to absence or extra time are considered late assignments and will be given a temporary amount to time to make up the assignment before it is marked as a 50 for not meeting the standard.
Late Assignments
Lab assignments and homework can always be turned in late up to the end of the current quarter. Work missed due to absence, excused or unexcused must be made up. Missing assignments will not be given a grade, as they can’t help assess how well as student is meeting the learning goal. Missing assignments will prevent students from learning the content in class, practicing difficult concepts, and usually result in not meeting the learning goal and failing the class. All missing assignments will require a Missing Assignment Slip filled out and attached it for it to be graded. Any assignments without the slip will not be graded and handed back to students. It is the student's responsibility to get the information and assignments missed. If you anticipate difficulty managing your time and assignments, please make arrangements with Mr. Landry in advance to assist you in working out a mutually agreeable timetable. Note that disciplinary consequences may be involved with late, unacceptable, or uncompleted work.
You should be committed to yourself in progressing educational goals and personal improvement and committed to others and the learning environment.
Test and Quiz Make - Ups
Tests or quizzes that need to be redone will use the Test/Quiz Make – Up Worksheet, which will be stapled to the assignment to be submitted for reassessment. Any tests or quizzes turned in without a Make – Up worksheet, or any Make – Up worksheet turned in without the assignment will not be assessed or graded.
This scoring system is based on how well the student is able to meet the learning goal on their own. The learning goals are always posted clearly for students to see and reviewed each day. Students will also be filling out a Student Progress Chart each time they have an assessment so that they are aware of how well they are meeting the learning goal. The following table outlines the scoring system.
The ideal score is a 3.0. This tells the student they are able to meet the learning goal on their own and able to move on to more difficult content. A 2.0 shows that students may struggle on more difficult content, and a 4.0 shows students will be able to be very successful on more
difficult content. To understand how that score relates to a percentage, the following table helps translate it:
The following assessments will be used for grading:
All assignments done in class are to be turned in by the end of class, unless otherwise specified by Mr. Landry. This will allow the student to be graded on not only how well they met the standard, but also how prepared they were to meet the standard for class. Any assignments missed due to absence or extra time are considered late assignments and will be given a temporary amount to time to make up the assignment before it is marked as a 50 for not meeting the standard.
Late Assignments
Lab assignments and homework can always be turned in late up to the end of the current quarter. Work missed due to absence, excused or unexcused must be made up. Missing assignments will not be given a grade, as they can’t help assess how well as student is meeting the learning goal. Missing assignments will prevent students from learning the content in class, practicing difficult concepts, and usually result in not meeting the learning goal and failing the class. All missing assignments will require a Missing Assignment Slip filled out and attached it for it to be graded. Any assignments without the slip will not be graded and handed back to students. It is the student's responsibility to get the information and assignments missed. If you anticipate difficulty managing your time and assignments, please make arrangements with Mr. Landry in advance to assist you in working out a mutually agreeable timetable. Note that disciplinary consequences may be involved with late, unacceptable, or uncompleted work.
You should be committed to yourself in progressing educational goals and personal improvement and committed to others and the learning environment.
Test and Quiz Make - Ups
Tests or quizzes that need to be redone will use the Test/Quiz Make – Up Worksheet, which will be stapled to the assignment to be submitted for reassessment. Any tests or quizzes turned in without a Make – Up worksheet, or any Make – Up worksheet turned in without the assignment will not be assessed or graded.